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Bloomfield Democrat Feb 17, 1888 “Gravel Roads”
Gravel or rock roads would be of incalculable benefit now, to the farming community as
well as the business interests. The farmers could market their products at any time, as
there would be no bad roads to interfere with their hauling at a season of the year when
produce always reaches a good price. It is true, the outlay at first would be a little
costly, but the amount of road tax saved annually thereafter would balance the first cost
of construction, besides the injury to horses and damage to wagons on account of rough and
muddy roads would be an item of the past; and further, while these roads being
constructed, there would be employment for great many laborers, and the money paid out for
this work would all be expended in the community where it was raised, thus keeping in
circulation a godly sum of money. This is a matter that should have the earnest
consideration of every farmer and business man, for they are most directly interested, and
let them give expression of th!
eir views. Our columns are open for the discussion of all matters of interest to the
general public; but don’t get to windy on any one subject.